Root Canals

Damage to the nerve tissue inside of a tooth sometimes requires a root canal procedure. Despite the tales you may have heard regarding the procedure, most root canals are minimally uncomfortable-especially compared to the pain and discomfort you may be feeling before the procedure. Your dentist at Maple Grove Dental takes advantage of advances in both technology and dental techniques to make root canal procedures more effective while also taking less time.

A root canal involves removing the soft tissue within the tooth (the pulp) when it has become infected and inflamed. Your dentist gently files the infected tissue out of the root canals of the tooth (where the procedure gets its name) and fills the void with an inert material. The procedure is then completed with the placement of a filling or, in some cases, with a crown.